Sarah Comensoli | Exercise Physiologist

About Sarah Comensoli

Sarah is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Director at BJC Health, where she leads the Allied Health and Marketing teams. Since joining BJC in 2011, she has played a key role in shaping and growing the Exercise Physiology service into a core part of BJC’s multidisciplinary approach to rheumatic disease care.

With over 15 years of experience, Sarah is passionate about helping people feel more confident managing their condition through movement. She has a strong interest in empowering clients to take charge of their health through both education and movement, reflecting BJC Health’s belief that exercise is fundamental to improving long term outcomes.

Sarah continues to work with clients and is actively involved in mentoring the Exercise Physiology team. She has also led the development of BJC Connect and Exercise Anywhere, helping extend BJC Health’s care beyond the clinic and create more accessible ways for people to stay informed, supported, and engaged in their health.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys strength training and is currently spending more time on the tennis court, learning a new skill and embracing the challenge that comes with it. She has previously completed 13 ultra marathons, experiences that have shaped her appreciation for consistency, resilience, and finding an approach to movement that is both sustainable and enjoyable.

Wed 16 September 8pm!

Register to attend. You will also get the live recording.

How can this event help me?

Fatigue is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms experienced by people living with inflammatory arthritis, autoimmune conditions, and other musculoskeletal conditions. While food isn't a cure for fatigue, the way you eat can play an important role in supporting your energy levels, helping you feel your best, and making it easier to manage the demands of everyday life.

Join Dietitian Monica Kubizniak for an informative session exploring the relationship between food and fatigue. Monica will discuss why fatigue is so common in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases, separate common nutrition myths from the evidence, and share practical, realistic strategies to help you nourish your body and support your energy levels. Whether fatigue is something you experience every day or it comes and goes with flares, this session will help you better understand the role nutrition can play as part of your overall management plan.

During the session, Monica will discuss:

Why fatigue happens: Explore some of the many reasons fatigue is so common in inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune conditions, including the role of inflammation, medications, sleep, activity levels, and nutrition.

Eating to support your energy: Discover how simple changes to the way you eat, including meal timing, balance, and variety, can help support steadier energy levels throughout the day.

Getting the nutrients your body needs: Learn about nutrients that are important for energy production, where to find them in everyday foods, and when it may be worth discussing possible nutrient deficiencies with your healthcare team.

Small changes that add up: Explore practical ways to build eating habits that support your energy, reduce common nutrition pitfalls, and fit into real life, even when you're feeling tired.

Making nutrition work for you: Learn realistic, evidence-based strategies you can adapt to your own lifestyle, helping you feel more energised and better equipped to manage your condition over time.

This session is designed to help you better understand the connection between nutrition and fatigue while giving you practical ideas you can use to support your energy levels every day. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, September 16th, and join us for this informative virtual gathering. We encourage your questions and active participation to make this a truly collaborative learning experience for everyone involved.